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Edgewood, MD — ZIP 21040

Population: 24,960 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 21040 (Edgewood, MD) is $264,101 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,829/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$264,101

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$264,101
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$265,649
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,000
Median list price
$239,900
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
65
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
104.2%
Active listings
57
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,829/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,523/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,625/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,509/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,789/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
Schools include
Deerfield Elementary, Edgewood Elementary, Edgewood Middle, Edgewood High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, drought, heat wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
22
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Bush Valley Landfill (2.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
81
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
892
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,357
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,477

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
47
Nearest national park
Hampton National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Hampton National Historic Site, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Weide (Aberdeen Proving Ground) Army Heliport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
52
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+173 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
23.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,020
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,250
Average weekly wage
$1,184
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
715

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 21040State medianUS median
Typical home value$264,101$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$285,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,829/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,020$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 21040?
$264,101.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 21040?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 21040?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 21040?
Typical rent: $1,829/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 21040?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, drought, heat wave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 21040 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 21040. 22 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 21040?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 21040?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 21040?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Bush Valley Landfill, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 21040?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 21040 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 21040?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 21040?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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